Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Ground Turkey

I am a big fan of sweet potatoes. Yet, somehow, I didn’t really discover them until about a year ago. I still have no idea what took me so long. Perhaps it’s because sweet potato casserole was never a staple holiday dish in my family and so I never had an opportunity to try them. Two years ago I tried them for the first time at Thanksgiving and while I thought they were good, it didn’t occur to me to make them again. I always thought sweet potatoes were just for sweet potato casserole.

My entire outlook on the sweet potato changed this summer. In fact, sweet potatoes became my summer staple (along with zucchini noodles). My favorite way to eat them is stuffed full of taco spiced ground turkey and a heaping spoonful of sour cream. But, they’re pretty amazing stuffed with just about anything.

Flip over and set timer for 30 more minutes (15 minutes if they are on the smaller side)

You know they are done when you can easily insert a fork

Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey:

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the onions in the pan and saute until translucent (approximately 5 minutes)

Add the ground turkey to the pan and break into small pieces

Add the taco seasoning and several tablespoons of water to the turkey and onion mix. Add the can of diced tomatoes, mix evenly. Cook on medium to low for 8-10 minutes or until meat is fully cooked and extra liquid has evaporated

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, Buzzfeed, FeedFeed and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, Buzzfeed, FeedFeed and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.